Seljord Church

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Seljord church was built between 1150-1180 in early Romanesque style. It is dedicated to St. Olav and restored in 1971. The church has fine items, including the oldest altarpiece made after the Reformation. It is probably painted in Germany in 1588. The font is from the 1600s as well as mural paintings.

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Address
Brøløsvegen 86, Seljord, Norway

Established
1150-1180

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